A message from ANZA's President, Emmaleen Murray

On behalf of the 2017 Mains Committee, I would like to sincerely thank everyone that participated in this year’s AGM. It is an important day for our organisation as we recognise the efforts of the 2017/18 Committee and welcome aboard the 2018/19 team.

2017 was a year of learning for many of us on the Committee and there were a lot of new ideas implemented in terms of events and administration of ANZA. ANZA has been in existence for more than 40 years and we want to honour the organisation’s traditions while adapting to changing market conditions.

We have had positive feedback on our new house activities like swim classes and bootcamp and for events like tropical nights. Our major events - ANZA Ball, Melbourne Cup and End of Year Bazaar - were well attended. We are going into our 2018/2019 calendar of events and activities with some valuable lessons and great excitement.

At the start of 2018 we had a few key Committee Members resign their positions due to leaving Jakarta or increased travel commitments. It is the nature of expat life and we are forever grateful for their contributions.

I would like to personally thank the remaining and new team members for filling those vacancies, ensuring that we could keep ANZA ticking along.

To the 2018 Committee, welcome! Thank you for stepping up to help and I look forward to working with you.

To our members, sponsors and community partners, I hope we can count on your continued support. ANZA is a community that is fun, inclusive and most importantly cares about those less fortunate.